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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.40, 519.95 and 334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.40, 519.95 and 334.27 is: 498.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.40 : 519.95 = 334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.40/519.95 = 334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.40x = 519.95 × 334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.40x = 173,803.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,803.22/348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.86

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